Stress

Question 1

Stressor/ situation

Answer 1

physical or psychological event or condition that produces physical and emotional reactions

Question 2

stress response/reaction

Answer 2

physical or emotional reaction to stressor

Question 3

eustress

Answer 3

Triggered by pleasant stressor

Question 4

distress

Answer 4

brought on by unpleasant stressor

Question 5

general adaptation syndrome

Answer 5

stages body goes through when exposed to any kind of stress:
alarm stage- disrupts stability temporarily lowering resistance
resistance stage- adaptation resources are mobilized to combat stressor, ad body maintains higher level of resistance
exhaustion stage- body runs out of adaptation energy stored for adjusting to a stressor, and resistance drops below normal

Question 6

nervous system

Answer 6

brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Parasympathetic nervous system- in control when you are relaxed
sympathetic nervous system- stimulated with the stressor

Question 7

endocrine system

Answer 7

Glands, tissues and cells that help the body release hormones and other chemical messages into the bloodstream. primed to act quickly. Triggered by sympathetic nervous system during stress to help body respond to stressor. Key hormones released:

cortisol
epinephrine

Trigger psychological changes like increased heart rate and breathing, better hearing and seeing, release sugar from liver into bloodstream for energy, increased perspiration to cool skin, release endorphins to block pain sensations in case of injury

Question 8

Fight or flight response

Answer 8

Walter Cannon from Harvard. Genetically hard-wired into brain to protect from harm. Corresponds to area in the brain called hypothalamus that sends nerve cells firing and releases chemicals that prepare body for fighting or running

Question 9

emotional and behavioral responses (personality types)

Answer 9

A- competitive, perfectionist, hard driving, controlling
B- relaxed, tolerant, more resilient
C- stoic (don’t show emotions), suppresses anger, sometimes passive aggressive
D- excessive worrying, hopeless

Question 10

Resiliency

Answer 10

Non-reactive, homeostatic, and positive growth. Get up when knocked down. 7 C’s:

Competence, confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping, Control

Question 11

To improve resiliency

Answer 11

get connected, build positive strong relationships. Make everyday meaningful. Learn from experiences. Remain hopeful and optimistic. Take care of yourself. Be proactive

Question 12

Best ways to manage stress

Answer 12

Be optimistic (look at stressor as challenge instead of a bad thing), laughing,

Question 13

Bad ways to manage stress

Answer 13

procrastinating (keeps weighing on you), stress eating, substance use, anger

Question 14

Physical changes (symptom of stress)

Answer 14

Stomach pains, headaches, chest pains, nausea, diarrhea

Question 15

Emotional changes (symptom of stress)

Answer 15

problems getting along with family, friends and teachers

Question 16

Behavioral changes (symptom of stress)

Answer 16

Short temper, unexplained anger, crying for no reason

Question 17

Regression (symptom of stress)

Answer 17

behavior that is not age appropriate like saying you cant read

Question 18

Dysfunctional sleep pattens (symptom of stress)

Answer 18

Insomnia, nightmares, oversleeping

Question 19

Impatience (symptom of stress)

Answer 19

Eager and unwilling to wait

Question 20

Communication difficulties, personality changes, or becoming withdrawn

Answer 20

symptoms of stress

Question 21

Acute stress

Answer 21

short term stress and bodies instant reaction. Stress level depends on how intense the stress is, how long it lasts, and how you cope with the situation. Resulting hormonal changes super charge your body, preparing you for action (like the panic you feel when you realize you lost your phone)

Question 22

Chronic stress

Answer 22

long term. Caused by stressful situations or events that last over a long period of time. This could include having a difficult job or dealing with a chronic illness. The elevation in hormone level over time

Question 23

Why stress can be good for you

Answer 23

Stress can help boost people’s overall mental and physical health in several ways:
Increases creativity, Short bursts of cortisol improve immune system, Boost fitness level, Help with problem-solving, Small doses of adrenaline help people think clearly and focus more effectively at work

Question 24

Effects of chronic stress

Answer 24

weakened immune system, heart (increased blood pressure, abdominal heart rate, blood clots, heart attack), muscles (neck, shoulder, back pain), reproductive organs (fertility problems, erectile dysfunction, pregnancy problems, menstrual irregularities), skin (acne, psoriasis made worse), psychological problem (depression, panic attacks, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD), headaches (tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches)